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Course Overview
This course provides a basic overview of medical dosimetry starting
from basic principles through some practical clinical applications.
Three days are primarily didactic lectures with a hands-on lab on
day 4. Modeled after the AAMD's Medical Dosimetry Education Program
guidelines, this course offers attendees a basic review of
mathematics and physics, and an understanding of dosimetry
principles. The course will be beneficial for those new to medical
dosimetry and established dosimetry practitioners alike. The
didactic lectures, offered by physicists and certified dosimetrists,
will provide attendees with the basic tools used in clinics. The
content is thorough and specific. The course will fulfill the need
of didactic lectures and provide clinical insight to implement
knowledge gained in a practical setting. Attendees may utilize the
knowledge gained towards professional development, entry into the
field, or DMD certification. MTMI has coordinated their dosimetry
curriculum so individuals can take full advantage of each component
at their own pace or at the desired level of development needed.
Once professional objectives have been achieved, attendees are ready
to advance to the next component of the dosimetry curriculum.
Pre-course webinars are included in registration (see below).
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course,
participants will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of mathematics, physics, and dosimetric principles and understanding of radiation dose distributions in dosimetry practicies.
- Describe 2D and/or 3DCRT treatment planning approaches commonly used for common anatomical regions.
- Explain various methods for photon planning and effect of field configurations on isodose distributions.
- Design computer generated treatment plans.
- Formulate methods in the plan optimization process and evaluate effectiveness of plans.
- Appreciate the impact of various plan designs on dose limiting structures & organ tolerances.
- Use common mathematic functions and applied mathematics to calculate doses to defined targets.
- Function effectively within dosimetry under supervision of a qualified physicist or dosimetrist, incorporate sound dosimetry practices within the
technical setting.
- Participate or assist in dosimetric activities.
- Serve as a mentor within Medical Dosimetry.
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Locations & Dates
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Faculty
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Nishele Lenards, MS, CMD, R.T. (R)(T)
Kristie Slattery, CMD, R.T. (R)(T)
Keitt Mobile, MS, CMD, R.T. (R)(T)
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Webinars included in Registration
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Dates to be determined
Cross Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen/Pelvis
Cross Sectional Anatomy of the Neck/Thorax
Cross Sectional Anatomy of the Head
*Calculator Math for Dosimetrists/
Basic Calculator Functions and Use
*This webinar requires a Casio Fx calculator
Call Claudette at 800-765-6864 for details and instructions.
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Course Credit
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An application for 28 hours of Category A credits for
Radiation Therapists recognized by the ARRT and 28 continuing
medical education credits for Certified Medical Dosimetrists
recognized by the MDCB have been filed. A certificate of
attendance will be provided for each individual upon
completion of the course. All attendees must attend the entire
course to receive full credit.
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Recommended Reading
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Acknowledgements
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MTMI would like to thank the following for support of this course:
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Course Schedule
Day 1 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
(lunch on your own)
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- Defining Dosimetry
- Applied Math Basics Review
- Radiation Physics Review
- Modern Equipment & Treatment Methods
- Beam Physics & Isodoses
- Beam Modifications
- Treatment Preparation Basics
- Calculator Math Workshop Part I
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Day 2 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
(lunch on your own)
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- Calculator Math Workshop Part II
- Basic Physics and Physics Problems in Dosimetry
- Treatment Preparations-Part II
- 3D CRT
- Isodose Distributions Basics
- Treatment Principles/Treatment Prescriptions and Basic Beam Placements
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Day 3 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
(lunch on your own)
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- Treatment Principles/More Complex Beam Placements
- Image Fusion
- Introduction to IMRT
- Basic Breast Planning
- Basic Abdomen and Pelvis Planning
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Day 4 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
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- Planning Systems Practicum
- Pinnacle, Eclipse
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Schedule is subject to change.
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Registration
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